Soild State Logic ALPHA 8 High-Performance 8 x 8 AD/DA converter with Analogue ADAT S/PDIF and USB Interface

Soild State Logic ALPHA 8 8x8 Analogue to Digital and Digital to Analogue Converter with ADAT, S/PDIF & Built- In 18-In/18-Out USB Audio Interface -

Building on the acclaimed Alpha Link range, ALPHA 8 is an 8-in/8-out professional-grade analogue to digital, digital to analogue converter, perfect for expanding your audio interface via ADAT and S/PDIF. Alternatively, you can configure ALPHA 8 to address all analogue and digital I/O simultaneously via USB, giving you an 18-in/18-out audio interface. Featuring class-leading conversion, flexible routing, and impeccable audio performance, ALPHA 8 unlocks the full potential of your setup.

• The ultimate audio interface expander and the perfect partner for SSL 18.
• High performance, next-generation 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion.
• Class-leading dynamic range, THD+N and crosstalk audio performance.
• 8 balanced line inputs and outputs.
• Up to 8 channels of analogue to ADAT and ADAT to analogue conversion.
• Configurable operating levels for each input and output to best match your external equipment: +24/+20/+18/+9 dBu.
• DC-coupled outputs are perfect for sending control voltages to synthesisers and modular rigs.
• 10 digital inputs and outputs (8 channels of ADAT, 2 channels of S/PDIF).
• Up to 2 channels of analogue to S/PDIF and S/PDIF to analogue conversion.
• Up to 2 channels of S/PDIF to ADAT and ADAT to S/PDIF conversion.
• S/PDIF available on coaxial or optical connectors.
  
• Flexible conversion configuration.
• The physical outputs can be fed with a mixture of analogue, digital and USB audio signals, providing a great level of flexibility.
•   18-in / 18-out USB audio interface.
• Use ALPHA 8 as an aggregate USB audio interface
• Record and playback to all 8 analogue and 10 digital I/O via USB.
  
• High-current front panel headphone confidence check – audition any individual input or output (or stereo pair).
• Choose from 3 different settings to optimise for your headphones – Standard, High Impedance, High Sensitivity.
• Dedicated front panel input and output meters.
• Word Clock in and out & input termination switch.
• Clock internally, or from incoming ADAT, S/PDIF or Word Clock
• SSL Production Pack Software included – worth over $1400. 
  

The Compromise is Over

Using next-generation 32-bit/192 kHz converters, ALPHA 8 brings SSL-grade audio performance to your studio. With huge dynamic range, stunningly low THD+N and crosstalk, and exceptionally low noise floor, ALPHA 8 delivers line-level heaven for your analogue outboard processing, samplers, synths and drum machines. The compromise is over – capture your sound with the quality it deserves.

Input Dynamic Range: 120 dB, Output Dynamic Range: 123 dB Input THD+N: -110 dB, Output THD+N –108 dB

Analogue Agility and Digital Dominance

ALPHA 8 is capable of many different routing configurations to suit your specific needs, making sure you can get the most out of all the digital and analogue I/O it offers. Whether you need a simple bidirectional Analogue <> ADAT/SPDIF converter, an aggregate 18-in/18-out USB audio interface, or a mixture of the two, ALPHA 8 provides flexible routing options for its analogue and digital I/O.

Manufacturer: Solid State Logic
Model: ALPHA 8
SKU: I814321-N-0-WHXX
UPC: 878076002071

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